"It's a horrible thing that happened, and it's like you sit and think, 'What can you do to help?' We're musicians and that's how we can help," said Vance Rose, a family friend who organized a benefit at the Mile Away Hall and Tavern in Council Bluffs.

"She always made friends," said Amy Fastnacht, Kailey's mom. "If she didn't know anybody, she would tell you 'You're so beautiful,' just because she always wanted to make everybody happy."

Kailey's parents donated her eyes and organs. They've been trying to cope with their loss.

"This is the emotional support they need," said Jackie Donaldson, Kailey's great aunt. "They need everybody to get here so that Amy sees that everybody is here for her and Brian too. They need to see all these people cared for their daughter."

Organizers say the event was about trying to help the family with the financial cost of their loss, but to also bring people together.

"It's for a good cause you know, it's support," Rose said. "Let's show the family they're not alone."

At the event, organizers passed out green ribbons in support of organ donation.